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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,113, 33,171.12 and 7,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,113, 33,171.12 and 7,321.59 is: 10,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,113 : 33,171.12 = 7,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,113/33,171.12 = 7,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,113x = 33,171.12 × 7,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,113x = 242,865,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,865,340.48/22,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.92

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